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DNR: Cause of summer fish kill in SE Minnesota stays a mystery

The deaths of thousands of fish in the Whitewater River likely came from a mix of conditions following heavy rains rather than a single chemical, biological or environmental cause, officials said.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Thanks to LEDs, holiday displays get more efficient

Thanks to LEDs, holiday displays get more efficient

The environmentally-friendly bulbs are playing an increasingly prominent role in holiday light displays.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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EPA backs final environmental review for PolyMet mine

EPA backs final environmental review for PolyMet mine

The EPA says its remaining concerns can and should be addressed when other federal agencies sign off on the review, and when regulators consider permits for the mine.
by The Associated Press

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After killing of Cecil, Obama administration enacts protections for lions

After killing of Cecil, Obama administration enacts protections for lions

The U.S. will protect lions in Africa under the Endangered Species Act, the Obama administration announced Monday, a move that would make it harder for American big-game hunters to bring a lion head or hide into the country.
by The Associated Press

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Cougars in Minnesota? Research predicts future habitat for big cats

Cougars in Minnesota? Research predicts future habitat for big cats

Cougars, or mountain lions, no longer are native to Minnesota. University of Minnesota researcher Michelle LaRue has studied whether the animals might move here in future migration.
by Tom Weber

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St. Paul considers city-run trash collection system

Currently, 19 different haulers are licensed to collect trash in the city in an "open" system. Critics say the fleets of trucks are an obstacle to better service and put unnecessary wear and tear on roads.
by Tim Nelson

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